Invest in history, victory and precious metals with the 2002 1/20 Oz Silver Mexican Libertad Coin, composed of .999 pure silver.

This hard-to-find coin will arrive in brilliant uncirculated condition — a great way to add to your stack at an affordable price.

The reverse of each 1/20 ounce coin features El Angel de Independencia, “the Angel of Independence” from the victory column in Mexico City. It was erected to honor the hundredth anniversary of Mexico’s War of Independence.

Behind the statue are the volcanoes Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl. The words 1/20 ONZA, PLATA PURA and 2002 LEY .999 are around the rim.

The obverse of each coin features the Mexican coat of arms and the words ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS. It is surrounded by a decorative border.

Volcanoes are creatures of legend in Aztec mythology. According to the story, Iztaccihuatl was a princess who fell in love with the warrior Popocatepetl. He was sent to war in Oaxaca, but not before the emperor — Iztaccihuatl’s own father — promised Popocatepetl that he could marry her upon his return. Of course, the emperor expected Popocatepetl never to come back.

The emperor lied to his daughter, telling her Popocatepetl died in battle. She was so overcome with grief that she died of a broken heart. The dormant volcano that bears her name is sometimes called “White Woman,” because it resembles a sleeping woman covered in snow.

The volcano Popocatepetl is active, said to be furious that his betrothed left the world because of her father’s lie.

Capture the fervor of this heartbreaking tale by purchasing 2002 1/20 Oz Silver Libertads from Provident Metals today.